Required skills

problemsolving skills to

determine and implement a course of action to manage the horses condition

modify the treatment in response to changing or deteriorating condition

evaluate options for veterinary intervention

language and literacy skills to document treatment details and outcomes

personal horse riding and handling skills to a high level of technical correctness to safely handle and control the horse

ability to perform euthanasia where necessary in a calm and humane manner

Required knowledge

relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and appropriate management of horse injuries and illnesses

horse handling techniques to maintain safety of horse during treatment of injuries and illnesses

behaviour patterns and characteristics of horses to enable recognition of changing behaviour as a potential indicator of illness or injury

safe work practices to reduce injury whilst assessing and treating horses

hygiene practices when treating horses to prevent infection from injured or ill horses

ailments and injuries that may occur in remote areas and working in difficult terrain to enable recognition and prompt response in treating them

horse First Aid techniques to manage injury and illness in a remote area

anatomy and physiology of horses to enable vital signs to be monitored

basic treatments for common horse ailments to enable these to be managed appropriately

appearance and behaviour of unhealthy horses to identify and respond to signs of injury or illness

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

utilises knowledge of anatomy and physiology and behaviour of horses to recognise and assess severity of horses injury or illness

works within the constraints of a remote area to determine and implement a course of action to safely and effectively manage the horses condition according to organisational policies and procedures

monitors condition of the horse and applies effective contingency management techniques to ensure horses health and welfare and adjusts management of illness or injury in response to changing condition of horse

completes documentation in relation to the management or illness or injury

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure planning implementation and evaluation of multiple injury or illness treatment plans to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a horse riding establishment

horses of varying physical conditions

appropriate horse first aid equipment

veterinarians

organisational policies and procedures

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of assessment of injured or ill horses and application of appropriate action to manage horses condition

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of common horse ailments and their management

portfolio of case studies providing evidence of management of horse illness or injury and documentation completed

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOEQOA Guide trail rides in remote areas

SISOEQO413A Guide trail rides in remote areas.

Signs of illness or injury may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Horse's vital signs may include:

Documentation requirements may include: